Dairy QC Technician: Quality & Process Compliance

Saputo Inc.; Gustine (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician to act as the subject matter expert on the production shift. You will monitor production areas, sample materials, perform analytical testing, and report deviations with CAPA recommendations.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in Food or Dairy Science, experience with QA/QC, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. This 24/7 manufacturing environment requires strong detail orientation and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Food or Dairy Science preferred.
• Experience with QA/QC and analytical testing preferred.
• Familiar with QA/QC acronyms: SQF, HACCP, GMP; strong math skills.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples and performs physical analytical sampling and testing of raw ingredients, packaging materials and finished dairy products.
• Performs microbiological sampling and testing of dairy products.
• Identify out-of-spec results and communicate deviations with notification protocols.
• Maintain QC records and filing with strong organizational skills.
• Accurately complete analytical testing documents and enter data.
• Prepare stock solutions and calibrate lab equipment.
• Support internal and external audits and mock recalls.
• Prepare production records for out-of-spec products and deviations from standards.

Skills

Quality control

Analytical testing

Laboratory testing

Data entry

Communication skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

QA/QC documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Food or Dairy Science

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician to act as the subject matter expert on the production shift. You will monitor production areas, sample materials, perform analytical testing, and report deviations with CAPA recommendations.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in Food or Dairy Science, experience with QA/QC, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. This 24/7 manufacturing environment requires strong detail orientation and effective communication.